Recent Blogs
Harrison's Going-barrel Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, and Uses Explained
Harrison's going-barrel keeps a clock running while you wind it. Learn how the maintaining-power click works, with worked torque math for restorers and clockmakers.
Endless-chain Maintaining Power (clock) Mechanism Explained: Parts, How It Works, and Uses
Endless-chain maintaining power keeps a weight-driven clock running while you wind it. Learn how Huygens' 1659 mechanism works, with formulas and a regulator example.
Endless Cord-winding Device for Clocks: How It Works, Diagram, Parts and Maintaining Power Explained
How the endless cord-winding device for clocks (Huygens' loop) keeps weight-driven clocks running while you wind them. Theory, design rules, and worked example.